Average Rent in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Current Versus Historical Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA Rents

Potrero Hill rentals average $6,500 for a 2-bedroom rental to $10,800 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $8,650, or roughly $61 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $70 (2.49%) year-over-year from $2,825 to $2,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,731 (48.56%) year-over-year from $3,564 to $5,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,550 (31.31%) year-over-year from $4,950 to $6,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,443 (69.89%) year-over-year from $6,357 to $10,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,875 (29.32%) year-over-year from $16,625 to $21,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 33.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$72.56	$6,500	$4,950 (31.31%)	$4,108 (58.25%)
3 BR	$49.85	$10,800	$6,357 (69.89%)	$6,233 (73.29%)

Historical Rents in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Top Cities Near Potrero Hill

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Potrero Hill. The average rent in Potrero Hill is currently $4,140 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,698, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,415 per month.

Let's compare Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA are about 47.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 58.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,823	$2,150	$2,995	$2,698
San Jose, CA	$1,843	$2,247	$3,400	$4,140
San Francisco, CA	$2,595	$4,472	$6,279	$4,415

Top Neighborhoods Near Potrero Hill

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Potrero Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center and South of Market. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA is currently around $3,816 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Potrero Hill's average rent, which is actually $8,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Potrero Hill, Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center has the most affordable average rent at $2,595 per month. Whereas, at $5,037 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Potrero Hill. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA	$2,250	$4,207	$4,495	$2,595
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,340	$4,741	$6,759	$5,037

Top Counties Near Potrero Hill

There are a total of 5 counties located by Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA. Some of these counties include San Joaquin, CA, Alameda, CA, and Contra Costa, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Joaquin, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,415, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA.

Rent for two bedrooms in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA is 54.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Joaquin, CA	$1,150	$1,450	$1,535	$2,695
Alameda, CA	$1,950	$2,295	$2,950	$2,997
Contra Costa, CA	$1,650	$1,963	$2,800	$3,500
San Mateo, CA	$2,797	$3,250	$4,400	$4,398
San Francisco, CA	$2,595	$4,472	$6,279	$4,415

Top Zipcodes Near Potrero Hill

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Frequently Asked Questions - Potrero Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA apartments for rent is approximately $8,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,500 and an average price per square feet of $72.56. There are a total of 1 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Potrero Hill.

How have rent prices in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.49%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.70% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA is around $6,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.